New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Monday said that survival in today’s battlespace is not about being the fittest but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves and seize emerging opportunities.
He was addressing future strategic leaders undergoing Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-20) on the challenges of navigating the complex security landscape of the 21st century at the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, a Defence Ministry statement said.
The CDS highlighted the importance of adaptability, resilience and visionary leadership amidst rapidly shifting global power dynamics, non-traditional threats and technological advancements characterised by fast-paced AI disruptions to address contemporary and emerging security challenges effectively.
Gen Chauhan impressed upon the need for a whole-of-nation approach towards synergetic response and underscored the role of Indian Armed Forces in shaping the country’s national security strategy.
The CDS, in his talk on National Security Architecture and Change Management in the Year of Defence Reforms, gave a deep insight into the functioning of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and the transformative drive towards fostering jointness, integration and synergy in the armed forces.
He provided a nuanced perspective of the roadmap for the year of transformation marked by the articulation of Vision 2047 for the armed forces, joint doctrines, defence and military policies, along with efforts towards the finalisation of the Integrated Capability Development Plan, while elaborating upon the Atmanirbharta initiatives undertaken by the DMA.
During the visit, the CDS engaged with faculty members and course participants, including officers from friendly foreign countries, sharing his insights on the importance of fostering innovation, experimentation and collaboration within the defence establishment to stay ahead in an evolving strategic environment.
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